Ayswarya Surendran
Dubai, UAE - Sponsor Visa
Summary
Dedicated Talent Acquisition Specialist successful at managing full recruitment life cycle. Develops and implements customized strategies to meet specific position requirements and source qualified candidates. Offering 8+ years of recruitment strategy development.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Study Group
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Remote)
06.2021 - Current
- Review resumes based on agreed-upon criteria to identify potential candidates
- Present a shortlist of qualified applicants to the Talent Acquisition Specialist for further consideration
- Coordinate interviews with candidates, Talent Acquisition Specialists, and hiring managers
- Maintain accurate candidate records and progress updates within the applicant tracking system
- Build and manage a database of potential candidates for future opportunities
- Effectively manage workload and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Adhere to company policies and legal regulations related to employment practices
Recruitment Consultant
Nathan & Nathan HR
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
09.2018 - 02.2019
- Collaborate with key account managers and HR business partners to identify and define recruitment needs
- Confirm the existence of a recruitment contract and establish timelines for the entire hiring process
- Utilize recruitment tools to advertise job openings and attract candidates
- Evaluate applicants based on job requirements, salary budget, and notice period
- Present shortlisted candidates to clients or business partners for their review
- Coordinate interview schedules with clients and candidates
- Gather and communicate interview feedback
- Negotiate job offers and issue offer letters
- Ensure candidates complete necessary paperwork to join the client organization as per agreed terms
In-House Recruiter
Human Microsystems DMCC
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
04.2017 - 03.2018
- Develop a deep understanding of client companies, including their industry, operations, and workplace culture
- Create and distribute job advertisements across various platforms, such as newspapers, websites, and social media
- Utilize social media to engage with potential candidates and employers
- Match suitable candidates to client vacancies using a candidate database
- Manage the recruitment process, including screening applications, conducting interviews, and shortlisting candidates
- Inform candidates about job details, responsibilities, and compensation
- Prepare candidate profiles and communicate with clients
- Coordinate interviews, provide feedback to candidates, and negotiate salary packages
- Offer guidance to clients and candidates on compensation, training, and career development
- Achieve and surpass recruitment targets, such as the number of placements or revenue generated
- Continuously improve recruitment strategies and processes
- Oversee the entire recruitment lifecycle from job description creation to candidate onboarding
Recruitment & Workforce Coordinator (Consumer Channel)
Du
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
07.2015 - 04.2016
- Maintain accurate records of employees for company-owned and franchised stores
- Track staff changes, including new hires, resignations, and terminations
- Manage employee login access
- Update sales support system data daily
- Conduct regular audits of time and attendance records for contract employees
- Provide staff movement information to relevant departments for accurate commission calculations
- Coordinate with agencies regarding staffing needs
- Facilitate communication between HR and retail operations for new hire system access
- Prepare and distribute reports on staff numbers and training plans
- Address employee inquiries about store assignments and staff information
- Monitor UAE national staffing levels and identify areas for improvement
- Track employee performance issues and communicate with managers about disciplinary actions
- Manage the recruitment and training process for various retail positions, including sales executives, assistant store managers, and store managers
- Essentially, this role involves overseeing human resources functions for the retail department, ensuring accurate staffing levels, managing employee data, and supporting the recruitment and development of retail staff
Recruitment Consultant
Innovations Group
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
05.2014 - 03.2015
- Identifying and recruiting candidates for global positions across various industries
- Key responsibilities include sourcing candidates through multiple channels, assessing resumes, conducting interviews, and managing the entire recruitment process
- Strong collaboration with hiring managers and external agencies is essential to meet hiring targets within specified timelines
- The position requires effective candidate relationship management, data analysis, and reporting on recruitment metrics
- Additionally, the role involves handling large-scale recruitment projects, particularly within the banking sector
- Essentially, this is a strategic role focused on building talent pipelines, delivering high-quality candidates, and ensuring a smooth recruitment process
Recruitment Administrator
AGT FZE, Ajman Free Zone
Ajman, United Arab Emirates
09.2012 - 04.2014
- This role encompasses the entire employee lifecycle, from recruitment to onboarding
- The individual is responsible for attracting, screening, and selecting candidates for various positions within the company
- They manage the hiring process, including interviewing, offer creation, and new employee orientation
- Additionally, they maintain employee records and generate regular reports on recruitment activities for management
- Essentially, this position serves as the primary point of contact for all HR-related matters, ensuring efficient and effective staffing for the organization
Education
PGDM - General Administration
Emirates Aviation College
01.2017
Bachelor's - Commerce
Amrita School of Arts and Sciences
01.2012
Skills
- Applicant Tracking System (ATS) management
- Recruitment process outsourcing
- Onboarding support
- Passive candidate sourcing
- Online candidate sourcing
- Candidate pipeline management
- First screen interviews
- Onboarding process development
- Internal recruitment
- Interview and discussion
- Stakeholder communication
- Coaching and mentoring
Certification
- Successfully Completed a TALLY – ERP9 Diploma in Financial Management - Accounting software with Grade B+.
- Certified as the Champion in Cyber Security Workshop with Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University while Associated with DU Telecom in 2015.
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayswarya-s-pillai-b2a81088/
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Tamil
Intermediate
B1
Malayalam
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Malayalam
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Study Group
06.2021 - Current
Recruitment Consultant
Nathan & Nathan HR
09.2018 - 02.2019
In-House Recruiter
Human Microsystems DMCC
04.2017 - 03.2018
Recruitment & Workforce Coordinator (Consumer Channel)
Du
07.2015 - 04.2016
Recruitment Consultant
Innovations Group
05.2014 - 03.2015
Recruitment Administrator
AGT FZE, Ajman Free Zone
09.2012 - 04.2014
Bachelor's - Commerce
Amrita School of Arts and Sciences
PGDM - General Administration
Emirates Aviation College